Month: April 2022

How to grow shiitake mushrooms indoors?

Growing shiitake mushrooms takes place either on logs or in bags of nutrient enriched sawdust or other organic material, called bag culture. Bag culture is a complex process requiring specific conditions of controlled temperature, light and moisture. The inexperienced mushroom grower would be advised to start with growing shiitakes on logs. Can I grow shiitake …

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Are portabello mushrooms poison to dogs?

Just because portobellos are safe doesn’t mean all mushrooms are good for Dexter. The ASPCA cautions against allowing your dog to eat wild mushrooms, as some are toxic. Various wild species can cause kidney and liver damage as well as gastrointestinal and neurological problems. Mushroom toxicity undoubtedly happens more often in dogs than is reported …

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